[Esports] Pheromones say we're a match made in heaven.

"It's a pity, we were just a little short. We'll definitely succeed next time!"

Each time the claw releases its grip, a mechanical child's voice sounds from inside the claw machine.

Chi Feifan cracked his knuckles, feeling that the voice sounded more like mockery than encouragement.

It's like saying: Give up, I won't let you catch me, you stupid, rich, and stupid idiot.

"Is this claw machine crazy?"

Chi Feifan looked up with a resentful expression. He was used to complaining to Cheng Yuan, and now he subconsciously complained to Qin Yi as well.

When he met Qin Yi's gaze, he realized that the other person was not Cheng Yuan, and that he had actually been playing intently for so long under Qin Yi's watchful eye.

And around here, when did so many children gather?

A rare moment of blankness flashed across Chi Feifan's face, a mixture of embarrassment and awkwardness, as he forgot what he was going to say next. He had just grabbed his hair a couple of times out of frustration, and now a few strands were sticking up slightly.

Qin Yi lowered his head and pursed his lips, almost bursting out laughing, but fortunately he covered it up with a cough in time.

"Cough...that's pretty sick."

Chi Feifan stared at him for a while, and after confirming that Qin Yi was not mocking him, he suddenly turned his head back. His hair stood up stubbornly, looking somewhat embarrassed and angry but unable to vent his anger.

If you're so capable, then don't let me catch you tonight.

Chi Feifan glared fiercely at the doll and inserted another coin.

The children around him were very enthusiastic, lying around the claw machine and excitedly reporting the angles to Chi Feifan.

"Big brother, move a little to the left."

"We need to go further."

"No, that's a bit too much. Let's back off a little."

Chi Feifan tried to adjust it for a long time, but no matter how he moved it, nothing felt right.

At that moment, the person behind him suddenly approached, one hand resting on the claw machine, the other hand holding the handle together with Chi Feifan's hand.

The moment his palm covered the back of his hand, Chi Feifan froze, his breath trembling slightly.

So close.

Alphas are taller than Omegas. Chi Feifan didn't consider himself short, but when Qin Yi came close, he felt as if he was completely covered, and his only way out was blocked, leaving him unable to move.

The person behind him rubbed their chin against Chi Feifan's ear, and Chi Feifan was suddenly startled, his earlobe starting to heat up.

Qin Yi's hands had distinct knuckles, broad palms, and long fingers, with faint blue veins visible on the back of his hands. His hand, usually gripping the mouse and typing on the keyboard, now moved the mechanical claw back slightly, along with Chi Feifan's hand, before pressing a button.

"Wow, we did it!"

"They really caught them!"

"Big brothers, you guys are so amazing!"

The children cheered and jumped for joy, but Chi Feifan's ears were ringing and his mind was blank.

He watched as Qin Yi bent down to pick up the puppy, and his hand, which had just been held, unconsciously pulled back, and he tilted his head to rub his ear.

Perhaps having found the trick to winning at the claw machine, Qin Yi used his remaining game coins to grab another yellow, fluffy kitten.

"Why are you grabbing this?" Chi Feifan asked.

Qin Yi handed the fluffy kitten to Chi Feifan: "This is for you, it looks like you."

"..."

Chi Feifan was silent for a moment, then glanced at all the claw machines, spent a dozen coins to grab a somewhat ugly green turtle, and with a stiff eyelid, he returned the favor to Qin Yi: "Then this is for you, it looks like you."

"?"

Qin Yi raised an eyebrow as he looked at the scribbled green turtle in his hand.

"This isn't right. Everything I gave you was cute, but everything you gave me was—"

"Pfft..."

Qin Yi paused, then looked up at the person in front of him.

The scene of Qin Yi staring at the green-haired turtle just now hit Chi Feifan's funny bone, and he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Her usually cold and aloof expression softened like a pool of thawing spring water; her beautiful eyes now had a slight curve, and the corners sparkled.

This was the first time Qin Yi had seen Chi Feifan with such an expression.

Since their first meeting, Chi Feifan has either had a sour face, been impatient, or acted like he couldn't be bothered to talk to anyone. Even when he smiles, it's a cold smile without any warmth. He has never seen Chi Feifan smile sincerely.

For a fleeting moment, Qin Yi felt as if a bullet had struck his heart.

Shrapnel pierced through flesh and blood; it didn't hurt, but it tugged at my heartstrings.

Noticing that Qin Yi was watching him, Chi Feifan pursed his lips, like an animal that had accidentally opened its shell a little, and then nervously closed it again after being discovered.

Qin Yi's phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was Chen Yangyang calling.

Chen Yangyang: "Where are you?"

Qin Yi's throat bobbed: "Shopping mall."

Chen Yangyang: "What's that sound coming from your end? Why is there a children's song? You're over twenty and still have a childlike heart?"

Qin Yi regained his composure and scoffed, "What's wrong? You think you're allowed to keep your pink-hearted boyish fantasies?"

Chen Yangyang: "Alright, let's get down to business. You've already exceeded your three-hour leave today. When are you coming back? Do you want to get fined again?"

Beside him, Chi Feifan stared at the yellow, frizzy kitten in his hand, lost in thought.

How is it similar?

Qin Yi definitely has a problem with his eyesight.

I'll recommend a good eye hospital to him another day.

"Children, please make way."

A staff member at the arcade was pushing a cart full of plush toys, preparing to restock the claw machine. She was so focused on avoiding the children that she didn't notice a half-empty water bottle blocking her way.

She stepped on it and slipped.

"what!"

The stroller, filled with plush toys, slipped from my hands.

Chi Feifan felt something hit him from behind, and a powerful force pushed him forward unprepared.

Chen Yangyang continued nagging on the other end of the phone: "As the captain of Hawk, shouldn't you set a good example for the new members? Can't you have any sense of time?"

Qin Yi was so tired of hearing these words that he almost got calluses. He pulled up his mask and said, "Twenty..."

Before he could finish speaking, Chi Feifan suddenly bumped into him.

Qin Yi let out a muffled groan and instinctively raised his hand to protect the other person.

"Twenty what? Twenty minutes?" Chen Yangyang's voice was loud. "Fine, one minute over, and I'll fine you a thousand. You hear me? Hey? Talk to me!"

It wasn't that Qin Yi didn't want to speak, but the unexpected event happened so suddenly that he was too shocked to say anything.

Chi Feifan's soft lips touched Qin Yi's lips through the mask.

Both of them stood there, stunned.

Qin Yi was wearing a plain white mask, a thin layer that could block the temperature of his mouth but not the touch, let alone the fact that Chi Feifan wasn't wearing a mask at all.

Chi Feifan's pupils trembled violently twice, his breathing became labored, and his face flushed red to an unprecedented degree.

The staff rushed over to apologize: "Sorry, sorry, are you alright?"

Chi Feifan suddenly snapped out of his daze, hurriedly broke free from Qin Yi's arm, and took several steps back.

Confused, Chen Yangyang screamed at the top of her lungs on the other end: "Hey!! Speak up!!!"

Qin Yi's eardrums nearly shattered. He watched Chi Feifan turn and walk away without a word, then held his phone a little further away: "Understood."

Chen Yangyang keenly noticed something was wrong: "Why is your voice suddenly hoarse?"

beep--

Qin Yi didn't answer, but simply hung up the phone without hesitation.